November 1, 2017 - January 8, 2018 – Entry Period for the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition. Musicians ages 18-22 are invited to apply to the prestigious program, which has been recognizing outstanding young musicians from the worlds of classical, jazz and contemporary music for three decades. Winners of the 2018 competition will be invited to attend an all-expense-paid trip to the YYPA Celebration Weekend, held at the Music for All Summer Symposium. Deadline for application is January 8, 2018. For full details about applying, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/yypa.